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She clearly told you she didn't want to go. Are you struggling with that you think this is dementia talking and not really "her" talking? Consider her overall picture and what her life will be like living with dementia and CHF and whatever other complications that may arise and then make the best decision - for her.
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Love, don't let guilt dictate what you should do; you would not be killing your mom to put her with hospice, only alleviating her suffering, which she says she's had enough of.... God bless, sweetie; I know it's not easy.
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If she did not have the dementia and fear of hospitalization it would be worth trying to relieve the suffering.
I have been in the same situation. Having an IV as you know is no big deal and the diuretics work very well by that route. They will also put in a catheter so not problem with bedpans or getting out of bed frequently. She will get alot of relief from removing the fluids but once she is discharged it will probably return.
The last hospital admission was a disaster so why repeat it? the tretment will only temporally relieve the symptoms so why do it.
Mom has stated that she wants to die so why stand in her way. it is not going to improve her dementia or general health.
Comfort care would be my choice so let the experts at hospice take over and keep her comfortable for whatever time she has left. They will also provide a lot of support for you during this difficult time. It is the loving thing to do.
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Sunnygirl1, if she is hospitalized they will put her on an IV which will drain the fluid from her legs. The procedure itself sounds pretty easy. If it were not for the dementia it would be a no brainer as it will relieve her suffering. Because of the dementia, a hospital visit will bring on so much emotional trauma. Thank you for your answer. I will make a decision soon.
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When loved ones tell me how they feel about end of life issues, I take it seriously and do what they have asked. Watching someone suffer, who will not recover is quite horrific. Is there some reason you aren't inclined to explore Hospice?  Does the doctor say what will happen if she is hospitalized? Will she recover?
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I would go with hospice. Give Mom comfort and love while she passes.
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Your mom made you promise to not take her to the hospital. You saw the bad effects of the last visit to the hospital. Your mom is telling you she is ready for hospice. So personally I’d go hospice and be there with her as much as you can.
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My 85 year old father also has CHF, edema (weeping almost gangrene) cellulitis, vascular dementia, diabetes, urinary incontinence & now he is passing loose fecal matter everytime he pee's, immobile etc, etc. My 80 year old mother is caring for him at home, mostly alone, with twice daily visits from the district nurses. She is killing herself doing this as she has severe RA and now her legs are full of fluid and incredibly painful. Even the pharmacist told me last week that she looks very unwell, but there's nothing we can do as Dad doesn't want to go to hospital again & Mum says she's fine. However, I think & hope that he'll be admitted to the hospital next week as the district nurse has made him an appointment to see a hospital doctor & the ambulance taxi will be picking them up to take him there. This is my crisis that I've been waiting for & it's finally here after a long 4 months. I have the feeling they'll say nothing more can be done for him & just proceed to keep him comfortable. I will agree with hospice care as he has absolutely no quality of life and at the moment everything is delaying the inevitable. But when all's said & done the choice is his alone. All through his life he's been very controlling & stubborn and I don't think he realises what all this caring is doing to my mother or maybe he does realise but his illness is more important than hers. Maybe the district nurses saw that & are trying to get my Mum some respite. I would go with what your Mum wants.
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Sorry for your mother's suffering - I hate the thought of making life and death decisions as well
If you can, try to quiet your mind as you go to sleep and listen to your inner voice when you wake
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After my mother's last hospital stay, her pulmonologist said to me " stop poking holes in your mom". His dad had also died of CHF. I vowed never to allow another hospital stay. Mom had two more relatively good years with palliative care at a NH and a brief stint where hospice made her comfortable. I think that your mom has told you what she wants. Be at peace with her choice.
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My mother also has CHF and dementia. She has had two hospital stays where she was also so combative that they had to restrain her. They also did a thorantesis where they took out 2 liters of fluid each time and her legs were also swollen where she was wrapping towels around her legs to absorb the fluid. If you decide to take her to the hospital they will give her something to make her calmer. If my mom said she wanted to die then I would do the hospice.
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I think hospice is the kindest route
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Hospice.
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"Mom is miserable and wants to die. She says so constantly. I don't know what to do."

It seems pretty clear. The question you need to ask yourself is whether you are continuing for yourself or for her?
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I am so sorry about your mother.   Another trip to the hospital sounds awful.

If I were you I would use hospice. I think your mother is telling you what she wants. Hospice was really great for both my father and MIL.
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